In 1960 the largest high wheel loader was built for service in California.

Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of wheel loaders.

This had already proven itself in the 777 off-highway hauler and the 550 hp 10 yard 992/992B wheel loaders from 1968 on.

There are many types and brands of wheel loaders.

The only exceptions are vehicles of the volunteer fire department, an ambulance, a few wheel loaders and some machines needed for the coastal protection.

Large wheel loaders for instance and heavy machines are therefore usually equipped with converter transmissions.

Large wheel loaders had also found their rightful place by the 1960s in both construction and mining.

It then took a huge step up, introducing the 675 wheel loader.

The company had also successfully carved out a market niche for its wheel loader with the rock products industry.

Operations started with just 1 landing craft, 4 heavyload trucks, 2 excavators and a single wheel loader.